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Rashida Tlaib: Fifteen thousand was an arbitrary decided number, inadequate to pay for the foundation, the roofing, the windows, air…

On the recordAugust 24, 2022
Fifteen thousand was an arbitrary decided number, inadequate to pay for the foundation, the roofing, the windows, air filters, heating and cooling upgrades that residents need to be able to be safe in their homes.
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Rashida Tlaib
Democratic · Michigan

Editor's note · Context

Tlaib criticizes the insufficient compensation for residents affected by pollution.

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